Anise

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An herb perhaps best known for its licorice-like flavor, anise (or aniseed) has long been a staple of cuisines and wellness traditions alike. Anise seed supplements:

Supply the seeds of the Pimpinella anisum plant in easy-to-take form.

Have been traditionally used to support digestive health and comfort.**

Contain naturally-occurring flavonoids and antioxidant activity.**

What is Anise?

Also known as aniseed, anise (Pimpinella anisum) is an annual herb perhaps best known for its signature licorice-like flavor and spicy-sweet scent. It can reach a height of 2 feet, is covered in soft hairs, and bears white flowers and oblong schizocarp fruits. Aniseed should not be confused with star anise (Illicium verum), which is an entirely different plant that merely shares a similar flavor and scent profile. Aniseed is cultivated in southern Europe, Turkey, central Asia, India, China, and Japan, as well as Central and South America.

Anise seeds naturally contain flavonoids and fatty oils, as well as its main component anethole. These seeds have been used in cuisines around the world for their licorice-like flavor, and are popularly distilled to extract their spicy-sweet smelling essential oil. Anise seeds have also been used in ancient Egypt to make tea, by ancient Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder, and in traditional European wellness practices for an array of applications, such as in supporting digestive health, menstrual comfort, and immune health.**

Anise Supplements

Anise supplements deliver the seeds of the Pimpinella anisum plant in an easy-to-take form. Piping Rock’s Anise Seed supplements contain 500 mg of top-quality anise seed in each easy-to-swallow capsule. Adults take one (1) quick release capsule two times daily with meals for optimal nutritional support.

Directions for Use

Always consult with your trusted healthcare provider prior to adding any dietary supplement to your daily regimen. There is no set daily recommended allowance for anise seed supplements, though doses typically range between 500 and 1,000 mg taken daily with meals. If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use. If any adverse reactions occur, immediately stop using this product and consult your doctor.